video/mpeg
MPEG video
| Description | MPEG video |
|---|---|
| File extensions | .mp2, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .vob |
| Aliases | video/x-mpegvideo/mpeg-systemvideo/x-mpeg-systemvideo/x-mpeg2 |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 47 3F FF 10 (G?..) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the MIME type video/mpeg?
video/mpeg denotes “MPEG video”.
Which file extension does video/mpeg use?
Files of type video/mpeg usually end in .mp2, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg and .vob.
How does a web server serve video/mpeg correctly?
With the header Content-Type: video/mpeg. In nginx: types { video/mpeg mp2 mpe mpeg mpg; }; in Apache: AddType video/mpeg .mp2 .mpe .mpeg .mpg.
Are there other names for video/mpeg?
Yes, video/x-mpeg, video/mpeg-system, video/x-mpeg-system and video/x-mpeg2 are used as equivalents.